Arrangement and Description of Archival Materials

In-depth and applied study of the intellectual and physical organization of archival material in all media and formats. Examination of the core principles and standards underlying the processes of arrangement and description, their evolution over time, and their application to different types of archival collections in multiple settings. Applying methods to and exploring future practices within the digital environment. Learn to arrange and describe archival collections to preserve their original context of creation and promote use by researchers. Sample syllabus